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Programs CS Minor vs Math Minor: Which is Best for Graduate Work?
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Programs Can I major in Electrical Engineering and Biology?
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Nuclear Mechanical Engineering
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Admissions PhD Interviews: Questions, Tips & Advice to Ease Nerves
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Courses Choose C++ and Fortran: Advice Needed
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Courses AS Level Struggles: Should I Drop Physics?
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Courses I want to become an Abdominal surgeon
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Courses Instructor's solution manuals in courses.
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Studying Theoritical physics'/math textbook for self-study
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Other Publishing Book Review - PhD student
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Switching from phenomenology Masters to machine learning PhD
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Courses Dynamics through physics or mechanical engineering?
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Admissions Application list too ambitious for non-traditional student?
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Could I move into an MS in Aerospace engineering?
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Schools George Washington University Statement of Purpose Length
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Programs Regarding MSc and PhD research areas
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Mathematical Base for a mechanical engineering undergraduate
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Studying Self-Study A Levels: Maths, Physics, Chemistry & Biology
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What journal should I submit my paper to?
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Studying Want to learn Quantum Mechanics - How do I start?
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Schools Grad School Statement of Purpose for non-major
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Programs Is the The National Academy of Future Scientists legit?
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Interested in different scientific field as senior
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Self-Teaching Math Sequence: How to Build Strong Foundation?
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Other How Can an REU Program Enhance My Path to Becoming a Molecular Engineer?
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Testing Struggling with Math: My Experience in Grade 12 Advanced Functions
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Schools Where should I apply for my graduate studies?
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Studying Falling behind in physics courses
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Schools Feasibility of Research in High School
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Studying Got accepted for MEXT scholarship, and I need some advice
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Courses I feel like we don't learn enough in our classes
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Programs I will soon graduate as a physicist, I am lost
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Struggling with Graduate Advisor - What Should I Do?
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Studying Should someone still learning basic physics worry about....
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Courses Is Grad-Level E&M a Risk for a Serious Physics Student?
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Schools Is ASU's Online BSEE Program a Good Option for a Traveling Engineer Like Shane?
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Admissions Transfering from CC, got a C in calc2. Am I screwed?
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Where Can a 17-Year-Old in Suffolk Find Quantum Physics Job Opportunities?
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Programs Should I Pursue a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering?
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Crystal Optics -- Learning resources wanted....
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Can a Student with Struggles in Advanced Topics Succeed in Physics?
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Admissions Transferring to UCSC: My Worries and Plans
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Other Nuclear engineering vs nuclear physics vs quantum physics
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Schools Question about engineering careers as a high schooler
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Studying A Cry for Help [intermediate mechanics final]
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Admissions Physics vs Engineering PhD Admissions?
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Studying Review for Upper Division Class Mechanics course?
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Other Looking for a Research topic at PhD level in mechanical engineering
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Studying What books can I learn from the most?
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Studying Self-study for a beginner: how to pace math vs. physics?
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Studying Pursuing PhD in Physics: Finding Opportunities from Nepal
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Studying What Books Can Help Me Learn Physics on My Own?
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Having trouble deciding my masters (and by extension, my future)
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Studying How Can You Effectively Teach Yourself Algebra and Beyond?
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Studying When can I start research as a PhD in HEP?
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Schools Particle Physics PhD: Find a School & Make an Application
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Testing Should I CLEP Out of General Chemistry to Take Astrophysics?
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Would going to Spain to study physics be a good idea?
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Schools Can I Get Into Caltech? | Tips From a 13-Year-Old
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Courses What's the most appropriate path?
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Admissions GRE & Admissions: Does Quant Score Matter?
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Why is math so hard? Can anyone truly understand it?
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Studying I graduated some time ago, it was a mess
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Programs Electronics engineering vs material science engineering?
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Other Why Can't I Understand Advanced Math in Physics?
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Courses Is There any Coding Bootcamp Worth it?
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Dispute Resolution with Professor
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Schools Need An Idea for a Brain Project....
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Courses Which Optional Maths Modules Are Crucial for Experimental Physics?
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Is this a good plan to pursue astrophysics?
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Does the school you attend really matter? (Undergrad)
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Courses Partial Differential Equations vs Classical Mechanics 2?
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Can I Pursue a PG in Computational Physics After a B.Sc. in Physics?
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Schools Does a University's Global Ranking Affect Job Prospects and Salary?
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Schools Top Graduate Schools for Quantum Information and Computing
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Studying Can I solve research problems with only BS in Mathematics?
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Courses What courses to take to prepare for MS in Electrical Engineering?
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How can I be a successful engineering student ?
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Admissions Difference between my PGRE score and 900+ scores
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Programs Roadmap for Bachelors Degree in Physics
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Schools Need Help: Calc, GPA, and Grad School.
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Programs Should I major in Secondary Education Physics or English?
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Schools Waterloo or UofT for physics? (Both Ontario Universities)
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Programs Deciding on a PhD, considering Nuclear Physics
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Learn MNCP as a Nuclear Engineering Student: Online Courses?
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Schools Resources to study surface tension
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For which level are these Open Yale Courses taught?
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Exercising for Better Studying: Benefits & Tips
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Other What Are the Research Topics in Statistical Physics Applied to Biology?
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Studying Can a background in applied math prepare me for a PhD in physics?
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Studying GCSE Best Websites/Subscriptions?
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Studying Differential equations with complex functions?
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I feel like a ship without a rudder
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What is the basic math to understand particle physics?
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Other Choosing fundamental journals or conferences
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Programs Physics or Astronomy major for becoming an astronomer?
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Other Doing a Remote PhD: US Citizen in Seattle
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Studying Funding PhD Research: Personal Experiences
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Schools Struggling with first year college (maths/physics)
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Where to Find the Best Quantum Mechanics Resources?
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